Hurricane Melissa, a Category 4 storm, has caused extensive damage in parts of Jamaica, with reports of families trapped by floodwaters. The hurricane is now moving towards Cuba, threatening the country’s second-largest city. Eastern Cuba is expected to face landfall early Wednesday morning. Provinces from Guantánamo to Camagüey had suspended classes as a precautionary measure. The U.S. Secretary of State and the President have expressed their readiness to provide any necessary assistance.